You may not leap tall buildings in a single bound, but the Marmot Men's Superhero Jacket provides the breathable weather protection for quick, lightweight mountain assaults. Gore Windstopper material makes this Marmot jacket windproof, water resistant, and breathable enough for all but the nastiest weather while you make that first ascent or visit an old favorite ski spot in the backcountry. The Super Hero Jacket's underarm gussets keep the air flowing as you press towards the summit, and Marmot's Angel Wing Movement system provides an unrestricted fit for work with your ice tools or ski poles. Marmot added tough fabric along the shoulders and waist for added durability when you hike or climb wearing a pack.
Bottom Line: The Marmot Superhero Jacket is the cape of choice for alpine climbers everywhere.
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if only it had pitzips and a powder skirt... 06-24-08
then it would be the ultimate ski jacket. fairly warm by itself thanks to the fleece lining and it has very good weather resistance. the only time i noticed it getting soaked was when i was out in a rain/freezing rain mix. the fit of the jacket is excellent, i can comfortably fit another layer or two underneath, but it doesn't feel too big when i just have a shirt under it. it has held up to countless attacks from trees and the like when on the mountain and the range of motion on it is great.
you do have to be smart about your layers though as the jacket doesn't have pit zips that you can open to quickly cool yourself off.
I got this jacket last year and wear it everywhere I go. It has great warmth and lightweight. Stretch fabrics... and although it says water resistant, I would say proof. I used it in the rain and it beaded right off... probably do to the DWR but still didn't get through after being soaked. All around, its a great comfortable jacket. Highly recommended! I love marmot.
This is just about the perfect high aerobic out put, cold, wet weather softshell. The vented underarms are great. The stowable or detachable hood is attached with cool stretchy mesh, that allows good mobility and should drain water / snow. The hood could be a little bigger, as it barely fits over my helmet, however it feels ok under the helmet also. There is nothing on the hood that is hard or sharp. The colors could be a little more traditional. It is a M-2 so if you run cold you will need to layer up. Very Nice.
